They turn back the clock to 1999 and showcase the news stories making the headlines around the town It was a 12 months which saw the opening of Freeport designer village as well as plans to demolish aging housing stock and bring back bobbies on the beat. The 32 photos also include local landmarks, shops, pubs and restaurants as well as fundraising efforts by the community. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 38 of the best photos take you back to Castleford in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

19. Cas in the 1990s
Residents of Queens Park Drive in Airedale get into the Christmas spirit in December 1999. Pictured, from left, are Wendy Stenton and sister Lorraine Jones , Elsie Stenton and June Bayliss. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

20. Cas in the 1990s
Anne, Frank and Emma Lawrence proudly showing off their hand-made hats from Lawrence and Foster Hats at Whitwood Enterprise Park. They are pictured in December 1999. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

21. Cas in 1999
Police officers started their patrol around the Airedale estate as part of a new push too get more officers on the beat and help build better community relationships. Pictured are PS Thimm and PC Rae walking ahead of their fellow officers on the first day of patrols in April 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

22. Cas in 1999
Striding out. Walkers set off for Emley Moor from Castleford and Normanton District Hospital in July 1999 to raise funds for the Castlemoor Rehabilitation Unit. Pictured, from left, are Beryl Jackson, Steve Mackown, John Margrave, Scott Proctor, Trevor Bell, Ian Jaques, Lynne Taylor, Elaine Sidwell and Deborah Carrington. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

23. Cas in 1999
Do you remember Cyril Hill? He was the owner of Kamikaze on Carlton Street. Pictured in June 1999. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

24. Cas in 1999
A team representing the Friends of Castlemoor Unit at Castleford Hospital pictured during a charity bus pull to raise funds in August 1999. They are, from left, John Margrave, John Cotter, Danny Wills and Trevor Bell. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom


